FED SAYS IT IS READY TO SELL ITS BONDS
Global bond yields rose on the expectation that central banks around the world have agreed to start removing accommodative measures. The...

MULTIPLE JOB HOLDERS INCREASING - LABOR MARKET DYNAMICS
The lack of an increase in average hourly wages has led to many to work additional hours, if not multiple jobs. Workers' demand for...
LOWER DOLLAR HELPS EARNINGS INCREASE
A weakening dollar is expected to boost corporate earnings for U.S. multi-national companies as products sold overseas become less...

MORE AMERICANS WORKING PAST 70
Growing number of seniors are unable to retire, even past 70.

CD RATE HISTORY - HISTORICAL NOTE
Not since the days of inflation and high interest rates have Certificates of Deposits (CDs) been perceived as a viable source of income...

HOW DODD FRANK RULES AFFECT CONSUMERS - REGULATORY REFORM
The highly contested regulations imposed by the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly referred to as Dodd...

THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT BANKS PASSING A STRESS TEST - BANKING SECTOR FOCUS
Imposed stress tests by the Federal Reserve for the nation’s banks resulted in a favorable outcome. A total of 34 banking entities were...

RECENT FED RATE HIKES IN QUESTION - MONETARY POLICY
Over the past 27 years, the Federal Reserve has raised it key rate, the Federal Funds Rate, 35 times, each to slow down inflationary...

FLAT YIELD CURVE - FIXED INCOME OVERVIEW
The slope of the yield curve has been flattening in recent weeks, with short-term rates rising faster than longer bond yields. This...

THE TAX BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP MAY CHANGE - TAX PLANNING
The possibility of eliminating the deduction of property tax payments may alter the benefits of home ownership for some.